Mellite and Chrysotile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
2.51-2.63
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Fibrous
Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mellite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula
While comparing Mellite and Chrysotile physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Mellite and Chrysotile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mellite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.